Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The volunteers who staff the museum are true railroad zealots - one even reconstructed
a Galloping Goose engine outside from photos and sketches. The permanent collection
has maps, historical photos and a really cool diorama of the Pleasant Valley Trestle and
Motor No 2. It's also the de facto historical museum for the town, and it has good bro-
chures for a short self-guided tour.
Orvis Hot Springs
( 970-626-5324;
www.orvishotsprings.com
; 1585 County Rd 3; per hour/day $10/14)
The attractive rock
pools make this outdoor, clothing optional, hot spring hard to resist. Yes, it does get its fair
share of exhibitionists, but the variety of soaking areas, ranging from 100°F to 114°F
(38°C to 45°C) mean you can probably scout out the perfect spot. Less appealing are the
private indoor pools that feel a little airless. It's 9 miles north of Ouray, outside Ridgway.
HOT SPRING
Rigs Fly Shop & Guide Service
( 970-626-4460, 888-626-4460;
www.fishrigs.com
; Suite 2, 565 Sherman St; half-day fishing tours per person from
$225; 7am-7pm; )
Rigs Fly Shop offers guided fly-fishing tours out of Ridgway from
half-day beginners' trips to multiday campouts for more-experienced anglers. Riggs also
does white-water rafting and other soft-adventure itineraries in and around southwest Col-
orado. Costs drop significantly with the number of guests.
FLY-FISHING
CLIMBING INSTRUCTION
Chicks with Picks
( 970-316-1403, office 970-626-4424;
www.chickswithpicks.net
; 163 County Rd 12)
This group is dedicated
to getting women onto the rocks and ice, giving instruction for all-comers (beginners in-
cluded) about typical male pursuits such as rock climbing, bouldering and ice climbing.
The programs change frequently and often involve multiday excursions or town-based
courses. Men are included on some activities, but most are women-only.
Ridgway State Park & Recreation Area
( 970-626-5822;
www.parks.state.co.us/parks/ridgway
; 28555 US Hwy 550; admission $7; dawn-dusk)
Fish-
ing aficionados should head to Ridgway State Park and Recreation Area, 12 miles north of
town. The reservoir here is stocked with loads of rainbow trout, as well as German brown,
kokanee, yellow perch and the occasional largemouth bass. There are also hiking trails
and campsites.
FISHING
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